http://www.englishforums.com/English/EslGeneralEnglishGrammar-Questions/Forum12.htmAsk your questions on grammar and get your sentence checked. We answer lots of different types of general English grammar questions here. <font color=red>DO NOT post paragraphs and compositions here. Post them in our <a href="http://www.englishforums.com/English/EssayReportCompositionWriting/Forum9.htm"><b>Essay, Report and Composition Writing Forum</b></a>.</font>enXMOD (Build: 3607.32596)http://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htm#435236Fri, 22 May 2009 13:34:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:435236Marius Hancu0http://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htm#435236http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-435236.xmlTruth suffers a lot in this worldhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htm#435216Sun, 22 Mar 2009 14:34:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:435216CalifJim1http://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htm#435216http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-435216.xmlFrom www.m-w.com -- truth c : the body of true statements and propositions3 a : the property (as of a statement) of being in accord with fact or reality prostrate 1 : stretched out with face on the ground in adoration or submission; also : lying flat 2 : completely overcome and lacking vitality, will, or power to rise rugged 5 a : austere, stern b: coarse, rude c : rough and strong in character6 a : presenting a severe test of ability, stamina, or resolution b : strongly built or constituted heel 4 a : the part (as of a shoe) that covers the human heel b : a solid attachment of a shoe or boot forming the back of the sole under the heel of the foot nameless 6 a : incapable of precise...http://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htm#434997Thu, 22 Jan 2009 14:34:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:434997Clive2http://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htm#434997http://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-434997.xmlHi, This was said on TV, on the Bill Maher show, by Dr. Cornel West. He is an African-American intellectual and activist, so I imagine this relates to racial oppression and the suppression of truth. As the place where Christ was crucifed, 'Calvary' symbolizes oppression. Best wishes, Clivehttp://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htmSun, 22 Mar 2009 14:34:10 GMT946f00bb-57d3-4b7b-a9a2-059b5341af52:434947Jackson66123http://www.englishforums.com/English/TruthLiesProstrateRuggedHeels-NamelessCalvaries/zdjrc/post.htmhttp://www.englishforums.com/English/comments12-434947.xmlWhat does the following quotation mean? Truth lies prostrate on rugged heels with nameless calvaries.